Flourishing programs in 90+ disciplines. A vibrant Christian mission. $50 million
in new campus construction. Championship athletics. 94% placement within 6 months
of graduation. There’s never been a better time to consider Hope College.

As a member of the MIAA and NCAA Division III associations, Hope College sponsors
22 varsity sports for men and women. The college is home to the 2014 NCAA Division
III National Championship women’s volleyball team.

How do I place a hold?

Find the desired item in the library catalog or WorldCat and use the Request This button. You will need your 1Hope login if you are student, faculty member or staff.

You should receive an email notice once the items are ready to pick up. You can also log into your library account to see the status of requested items.

How long will items remain on the hold shelf for me?

Books will be held for seven days and media for three days.

Can I cancel a hold?

If you call the Circulation Desk at 395-7905 or send an email to hopecirc@hope.edu, we will cancel the hold for you. Alternatively, you can log into your library account and try cancelling it yourself.

The item I want is “On Order.” Can I put a hold on it?

Yes. These are materials that have been ordered but have not yet arrived. Please be
aware that it may take a number of weeks or months for an “On Order” item to arrive.

What if the item I want isn’t in the library catalog or WorldCat?

Interlibrary Loan will help you obtain materials not available elsewhere, including journal articles.
Just fill out the appropriate form and we'll get the item as quickly as possible.
If you feel the item should be part of our permanent collection, you can also suggest a purchase.